Currently president and chief executive officer of Glenayre Technologies in Atlanta, Ga., Doggett has more than 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry. He has served in strategic, operational, financial and leadership roles with Nortel Networks, Rein Capital, LLC. and Tandem.

Doggett serves on the board of directors for the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association and on the board of advisors for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of TEC, an international organization of CEOs.

Although he now resides in Atlanta, Doggett is an active sponsor and supporter of Safechild in Raleigh. He and his wife, Kelly, serve on its board of directors.
A native of Raleigh, Doggett earned his bachelor's degree in physics in 1981 and later obtained his MBA from Duke University in 1989.

"Eric Doggett has been a lifetime member of the NC State family," said Dean Daniel Solomon. "Eric's education in science and technology has served him well in his distinguished telecommunications career. His business acumen and management skills have earned him a reputation as an effective leader and strategist, known for tackling challenges such as managing huge product lines or turning entire companies around."